assist with and/or prepare client for procedures such as cryotherapy, electrocautery, curettage, incision and drainage, phototherapy, and radiation that may be performed to remove or reduce the size of cutaneous lesions.

apply a thin layer of a dry lubricant such as powder or cornstarch to bottom sheet or skin and to opposing skin surfaces (e.g. axillae, beneath breasts) if indicated to reduce friction

lift and move client carefully using a turn sheet and adequate assistance

perform actions to keep client from sliding down in bed (e.g. gatch knees slightly when head of bed is elevated 30° or higher, limit length of time client is in semi-Fowler's position to 30-minute intervals) in order to reduce the risk of skin surface abrasion and shearing

instruct or assist client to shift weight at least every 30 minutes

keep client's skin clean

keep bed linens dry and wrinkle-free

thoroughly dry skin after bathing and as often as needed, paying special attention to skin folds and opposing skin surfaces (e.g. axillae, perineum); pat skin dry rather than rub